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How to get fromEdinburgh to East Kilbrideby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to East Kilbride by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to East Kilbridetrain train Glasgow Central - East Kilbride
    1h 52m
    £12–37

  2. Bus, line 18 bus

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Sauchiehall Lane to Shira Terracebus bus 18 / ...
    2h 24m
    £12–21

  3. Drive  44.8 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to East Kilbridecar car 44.8 mi
    55 min
    £12–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to East Kilbridetaxi taxi 44.8 mi
    55 min
    £290–350

  5. Train, line 201 bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bellshilltrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the bus from Gardenside to St Brides Churchbus bus 201
    2h 16m
    £18–29

  6. Bus, line 6 bus

    1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Sauchiehall Lane to Bus Stationbus bus 6 / ...
    2h 30m
    £12–22

Edinburgh to East Kilbride by train and foot

Calendar255Weekly Services
Duration1h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 58.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and East Kilbride, Scotland?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to East Kilbride via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 1h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Shira Terrace via Buchanan Bus Station and Sauchiehall Lane in around 2h 24m.

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